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Melissa J. Skinner 1858–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Feb 1858

Birth Location: Clarke County, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 4 Jun 1948

Death Location: Lorimor, Union County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Henry Skinner

Mother: Rebecca Lonas

Spouse(s): William Williams

Children(s): Clifford Williams

The story of Melissa J. Skinner began in 1858 in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. In 1860, Melissa J. Skinner resided in Doyle, Clarke, Iowa, USA. Melissa J. Skinner married William Newton Williams, and had children including Clifford C Williams. Melissa J. Skinner passed away in 1948 in Lorimor, Union County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Melissa J. Skinner began in 1858 in Clarke County, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1860, Melissa J. Skinner resided in Doyle, Clarke, Iowa, USA.
  • Melissa J. Skinner married William Newton Williams, and had children including Clifford C Williams.
  • Melissa J. Skinner passed away in 1948 in Lorimor, Union County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melissa Skinner's Ancestors

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Melissa Skinner
1858–1948
Birth Place: Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Parents
Henry Skinner
1800–1873
Pennsylvania, USA
Rebecca Lonas
1822–1896
Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Jacob (Newton) Lonas
1777–1863
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Drumm
1777–1853
Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
GJ Lohnes
1742–1828
GJ Heist
1746–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
GJ Lones
1719–1794
GJ Sr
1722–1780
GJ Helsley
1720–1785

Melissa Skinner's Descendants

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Melissa (J.) Skinner (4 Feb 1858–4 Jun 1948) m. William (Newton) Williams (13 Mar 1856–29 May 1957)
  1. 1. Clifford (C.) Williams 1900–1982

Melissa Skinner's Timeline

3 Records

1858
4 Feb 1858
Birth of Melissa J. Skinner in Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Clarke County, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 2
Melissa J. Skinner resided here in Doyle, Clarke, Iowa, USA
Doyle, Clarke, Iowa, USA
1948
4 Jun 1948
Age 90
Death of Melissa J. Skinner in Lorimor, Union, Iowa, USA
Lorimor, Union, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1858
    Event Place: Clarke County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Doyle, Clarke, Iowa; Page: 435; Family History Library Film: 803314
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Doyle, Clarke, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Doyle, Clarke, Iowa; Page: 435; Family History Library Film: 803314

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1948
    Event Place: Lorimor, Union, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lorimor, Union County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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